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Solid State Drive Dedicated Server

Quick, Simple, and Scalable Solid State Drive Dedicated Servers

What is a Solid State Drive Dedicated Server?

If you're looking for data storage that combines fast read/write times with reliability, a solid state drive dedicated server is a great option. Unlike traditional electromagnetic hard disk drives, SSDs store data using the same NAND-based memory as a flash drive. This means that your SSD will be able to retain data without requiring an external power source. And because SSDs don't have the spinning parts of electromechanical disks, they're much less likely to get damaged or wear out. The lifespan of your solid state drive is sure to be much longer than any traditional hard disk. Plus, since SSDs use much less power than electromechanical disks, they don’t get nearly as hot, minimizing heat-related issues for your server.

But by far the most powerful advantage to utilizing a solid state drive dedicated server for your data storage needs is the hardware's lightning-fast read and write speeds. Rapid IO/sec rates are incredibly important on a server, where huge amounts of data are constantly and simultaneously being read and written. Using a solid state drive can increase your IO/sec rate to more than 42 times the speed of a standard SAS drive!

Steadfast Networks currently offers varying sizes of solid state drives from the Samsung 830 Series. These Samsung 830 Series SSDs have been proven to reach sequential read speeds of 520 MB/s and write speeds of 400 MB/s (for the 256 and 512 GB models). Random read and write speeds are 80,000 IO/sec and 30,000 IO/sec, respectively. These drives combine a triple-core controller with the capacity to handle 6 GB/s signaling and are built entirely from Samsung components, ensuring the superior performance that has made Samsung a household name in the world of electronics. The 830 Series drives are also thinner than the average SSD, just 7mm thick. These drives have been benchmarked in busy time, data rate, compressible sequential write, and many other metrics. Check out the Tom's Hardware Review for complete performance information, or our Steadfast Networks Blog Post about these new SSDs.

If you're looking for a data storage option that combines durability and reliability with incredibly fast IO speed, a solid state drive dedicated server is the perfect choice.

How to get a Solid State Drive Dedicated Server from Steadfast Networks

When you lease a dedicated server from Steadfast Networks, you'll get access to the 24/7 support offered by the staff members at the Chicago facility that houses all of our servers. Leasing a server with basic management starts at just $79.95 per month. In addition, you'll have the option to add one of the Samsung 830 Series Solid State Drives that we offer at an additional cost, which varies depending on the amount of data storage that you need:

A Hardware RAID + SSD Cache can be another great option if you're looking to improve data accessibility and operating continuity, as well as data protection in the unlikely event of power loss. Our Hardware RAID + SSD Cache setups cost just $100 per month. Check out this blog post for more information about RAID.

Solid State Drive Technical Requirements

The Samsung 830 Series Solid State Drives are easy to install and draw only 15W of power. The drives are compatible with Mac OS X, Linux, and most Windows operating systems.

Tips, Tricks, and Documentation

The Samsung website offers a Support Page with manuals, FAQs, and other helpful information about solid state drives.